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Hollywood actor Spencer Lofranco, known for his roles in Jamesy Boy, Gotti, and Unbroken, has died at the age of 33. Authorities in British Columbia, Canada, are investigating his death, and the cause has not yet been confirmed. The heartbreaking news was shared by Lofranco’s brother, Santino Lofranco, on Instagram:”My brother… You lived a life only some could dream of. You changed people’s lives, and now you are with God. I will always love you and miss you Bear. RIP. October 18, 1992 – November 18, 2025.” Born in Toronto to lawyer Rocco “Rocky” Lofranco and opera singer Amy Lofranco,…

Former Canadian Olympian Ryan Wedding has reportedly abandoned his snowboarding career to lead a criminal empire so vast that authorities have compared him to Pablo Escobar. The 43-year-old is accused of running a billion-dollar cocaine-smuggling operation backed by the Sinaloa Cartel and corrupt officials in Mexico. Wedding has been on the run since October 2024 and was added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list in March. This week, the reward for information leading to his capture was increased from $10 million to $15 million. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced newly unsealed charges on Wednesday, which include witness tampering,…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a shift in the full implementation of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE). The transition, earlier scheduled for 2026, has now been moved to 2027. However, WAEC confirmed that the May/June 2026 WASSCE will serve as a major pilot phase. During this test run, candidates will be allowed to choose between writing their exams using the new CBT system or the traditional paper-and-pen method. This update was revealed by Hajia Binta Abdulkadir, Chairman of the Nigeria National Committee (NNC) of WAEC and the Federal Government’s Nominee, during the…

Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, has officially been crowned Miss Universe 2025, concluding one of the most controversial and drama-filled pageant seasons in recent history. The 25-year-old made headlines earlier in November after she walked out of a Miss Universe event when a Thai official publicly scolded her in front of fellow contestants and even threatened to disqualify anyone who supported her. Bosch left the room, joined by several contestants—including reigning Miss Universe 2024, Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark—in a show of solidarity. The controversy deepened when two judges resigned, with one accusing the organizers of manipulating the competition. Despite the…

Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, turns 33 today, November 21. To mark the special occasion, his wife Chioma, his billionaire father Deji Adeleke, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, his siblings, cousins Nike and Folashade, industry colleagues, and close friends hosted a warm birthday soiree for him in the United States, where he is currently staying. Happy birthday to Davido!

Late actor Chadwick Boseman, celebrated worldwide for his iconic role as Marvel’s Black Panther, was posthumously honoured with the 2,828th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, November 20. Boseman, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 43 after a private battle with colon cancer, was remembered in a deeply moving ceremony attended by family, friends, and colleagues. Viola Davis, who worked with Boseman on the Oscar-winning film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, reflected on their time together. She shared that he often engaged her in meaningful conversations about success and purpose—conversations she now believes came from…

The Kwara State government has ordered the temporary closure of schools across five local government areas following recent bandit attacks in the state. The decision comes in the wake of a violent attack on a Christ Apostolic Church in the Eruku community of Ekiti LGA on Tuesday, November 18. The incident left three people dead, while an unspecified number of worshipers were abducted. Ibraheem Abdullateef, Senior Special Assistant on Communications to the Kwara State Government, confirmed the shutdown, naming the affected LGAs as Ifelodun, Ekiti, Irepodun, Isin, and Oke Ero. Abdullateef said the measure was taken in response to the…

Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi has congratulated His Royal Highness, Oba Sulaiman Usman Adegbite II, the Olupako of Shaare, on the momentous celebration of his 5th coronation anniversary. In his goodwill message, Engr. Adeyemi described Oba Adegbite as a distinguished traditional ruler whose reign continues to promote peace, unity, and inclusive development within Shaare and across Ifelodun Local Government Area. He noted that in just five years on the throne, the revered monarch has demonstrated exceptional leadership marked by wisdom, humility, and an unwavering commitment to the progress of his people. Engr. Adeyemi commended the Olupako for his stabilising influence in community…

Nigerian actress Bukola Arugba has publicly confronted the Kwara State First Lady, Olufolake Abdulrazaq, over her description of the deadly church attack that occurred in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. The tragic incident took place on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, during a live-streamed programme at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC). The attack left two people dead, one person injured, and several worshippers — including the pastor — abducted. Reacting in a video posted on her Instagram page, Arugba strongly criticised the First Lady for describing the incident as an “attempted attack.” She argued that the statement downplayed…

A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of 16 Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) while they were travelling from Ondo State to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Gombe State. Two other students survived the accident but remain in critical condition at a local hospital. The victims were all graduates of Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED) in Ondo State. They were travelling in an 18-seater bus when the crash occurred. Emergency responders quickly recovered the bodies and transported the injured to nearby medical facilities for urgent care. As of now, the NYSC Management has not issued…